Achilles Heel

Employees Only

Yes, at this point this “speakeasy” is anything but secret, but that doesn’t make it any less of a gem. We could go for a ginger smash and some bone marrow poppers right about now, come to think of it…

Clover Club

This Cobble Hill mainstay is already one of our favorite spots for cocktails, and it just so happens to have one of the city's coziest nooks. Order an Apple Turnover cocktail (scotch, apple liqueur, ginger and cinnamon) and settle in for some deep and meaningful conversation.

The Walker Hotel

NYC has no shortage of cozy hotel lobbies (see: the Marlton, the Bowery), but we were more than happy to add this luxe Art Deco spot—which boasts one fireplace in the lobby and another in the restaurant—to our rotation.